Toussaint Vacation – Part 1
We are now in our first period of “vacances scolaires” (school vacation) – for the Toussaint holiday. We have a week and a half off from school. Yes, we have…
What a day!
Today was difficult. I had four classes and none of them went as smoothly as I would have liked. In the first class there were only boys - you can…
The Great Indoors
Back in August I was commissioned for a freelance article in a local publication called, Sojourn. It has been published now. Following is a short intro and then the following…
Vive la France … Vive les Grèves !
I admit, I was a little worried last week when I heard there would be a nationwide strike in France today. And in spite of having experienced French strikes in…
L’Auberge Espagnole
If you’ve ever seen the movie, “L’Auberge Espagnole” then you’ll perhaps understand a little of how my life is right now… I’m currently living in France as part of a…
The Journey
Well, I am now fully moved in to my apartment in Saint Etienne, France. I cannot believe it has only been 6 days – I’ve already done so much. But…